I think this is a fabulous challenge, and made this into a fabulous birthday card! I coloured the Mehendi peacock image from the pack with Atyou Spica pens to give it that lovely peacock shine, I keep finding bits that need touching up, and this stuff (like other metallic ink) seems to rough up my card stock. I will try either Prismacolor pencils, or Promarkers on it next to see what can be done.

I just happened to notice some peacock feathers in a box on my shelf a few days ago, and decided this was the perfect time to use one! They are from Crafty Devils and I can't remember if I bought or won them but they are in a box of stash I had long forgotten about that I think was a prize, so I might have won these.

I used three different papers on the front (all three and the image are cut with Spellbinders dies, had to hang that tail out), and I stamped the sentiment with a Brilliance Peacock ink pad, seemed appropriate! Originally I stamped it and heat embossed in gold onto the patterned paper, then changed my mind.

(this was it in gold, I didn't think it showed up enough once I took the photo).

The stamp is a Hero Arts one from a clear set, this time I heat embossed with clear powder, and edged it with A Wink of Stella gold, that is a strange pen - I had to try one when I saw it at a show being sold by Little Claire, you keep it upright when not in use, squeeze the barrel to get the ink flowing (after shaking), and every time I squeeze it gold ink is coming out where it shouldn't be. Is that usual or is that just mine?

One of the papers in the pack is this ombre one with a 3d embossed effect, you don't see the effect on the front small panel so much, which is too small scale but you can on this size (the card is C5 size).

Every time I see a peacock I remember my friend's wedding reception. It was held in a barn which was converted to a functions room, and in the yard was a peacock which either got amorous or jealous of a bright blue car parked in the car park - it did a lot of damage!

As usual you can see more inspiration and a very funny video, and join in the fun if you hop on over to Quirky Crafts.

13 comments:

OH WOW Cazzy, this is just stunning. I love the way you have constructed this beautiful creation and the addition of a real peacock feather is perfection in itself. Thank you so much hun for showcasing my Mehnndi Peacock Coosty Creations pack in such a beautiful way and I hope you enjoyed working with it as much as I have enjoyed seeing your card Big Hugs Jane (Coosty Creations) xxxxx

Such a stunning card! Beautiful image and backing papers and I just LOVE that feather! Thank you so much for joining us last week at OSAAT and we hope to see you again for this weeks new challenge 'Keep it simple' that starts today at midday! HugsNIKKI DT

I am going to have to look for that Mehendi Peacock set - I am living in India at the moment so it would be really appropriate!! (So far it has only been elephants!) Anyway - I love your card - the image, the different layers of papers and the feather! thanks for joining us T LOC and hope to see you in the next challenge!

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I have been card making since 2004, after being inspired by a friend who made her wedding stationery I came across Blade Rubber Stamps while working in London and bought a few bits, then I was hooked! Now I have a craft room full of stuff. I have always crafted things for nearly as long as I can remember - card making filled a need to make and finish things in very little time, and be able to give a little happiness to friends and family. I became a Granny in 2012, it is great! I am a qualified Management Accountant and I took early retirement from the Civil Service, and haven't looked for work since. I am challenge coordinator, DT member and point of contact for the Quirky Crafts Challenge blog, which is an unpaid job but fun.
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